Frequently Asked Questions
How do you handle fearful dogs?
By far, we get more fearful dogs that any other problem. Fearful dogs can be a challenge if not handled correctly. Often times people confuse fearful behavior with rebellious defiant behavior.
Fearful dogs are changed by working them through their fear issues. We have to slowly expose them to, and gently work them through their fear issues. Building confidence and introducing structure is the key.
Fearful dogs require a very gentle but consistent hand. As much as we want to feel sorry for them, we just can’t. We have to get them moving and working.
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Who will work with my dog?
Frequently Asked QuestionsWho will work with my dog? We have an amazing staff here at West Tennessee K9. Each staff member has been hand picked, and trained by Terry. No matter the position held, everyone is trained to, and handles the dogs. In...
Will I get to see my dog?
Frequently Asked QuestionsWill I get to see my dog? A large part of the training philosophy is, what I call, Immersion. It is important that we can control every aspect of your pup’s life while they are with us. If you think about it, relative to your pup’s life...
Do we use treats?
Frequently Asked Questions Do we use treats? YES!!! 98% of the training is reward based. If you use nothing but correction and discipline the dogs will work only out of fear of correction. Always in fear is no way for anyone or anything to live. We want the dogs to be...
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